Original Pre-WWII Finnish Infantry Shovel - All Wood Handle Conflict wood or hard rubber black

wood or hard rubber black grip plates and comes complete in an original all steel scabbard with dual rings at the mouth for saddle suspension

These helmets were in service for decades

"The name on the mess tins -Simpson Adelaide 1915

The amplifier unit (which also contains the batteries) is clipped to the operator's belt

Original Pre-WWII Finnish Infantry Shovel - All Wood Handle Conflict wood or hard rubber blackOriginal Item: Acquired in IMA's the recent exclusive purchase from the Finnish Army. These steel and wood infantry shovels, or trench spades, were used extensively before WWII up until the 1970s. As used in the Winter War of 1939 40 and the Continuation War of 1941 44, these were imported directly from Finland and bear SA (Finnish Army) markings but are undated. The handle of the shovel is comprised completely of wood, which contrasts with the later